Subtract 10/35 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 10/35
36/21 - 10/35 is 10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
36/21 = 36 × 5/21 × 5 = 180/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
10/35 = 10 × 3/35 × 3 = 30/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/105 - 30/105 = 180 - 30/105 = 150/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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